US Bridges

RTE 12 over Trib.Duck Cove

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · 6.2 MI NE JCT SH12 & CO L · Structure no. 000000001094710

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,289
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 12 over Trib.Duck Cove is a steel culvert carrying RTE 12 over Trib.Duck Cove in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,289 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,296 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRTE 12
CrossesTrib.Duck Cove
Location6.2 MI NE JCT SH12 & CO L
RouteState Highway 12
Coordinates44.43923, -75.75564
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,289 (2021)
Projected traffic1,296 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$410,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 12 over Trib.Duck Cove built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 12 over Trib.Duck Cove in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 12 over Trib.Duck Cove carry?

About 1,289 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 12 over Trib.Duck Cove?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns RTE 12 over Trib.Duck Cove?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.